September 19.  It doesn’t often happen that people are literally brought back to life.  These are miraculous occurrences as actions by some of the prophets,  Jesus, later the apostles and from time to time still today, there are spiritual and physical miracles. Modern medicine as a product of modern technological development has made tremendous progress in saving lives and promoting wellbeing for all areas of creation, human and other. These can also be described as miraculous in a sense.  They are the more positive aspects of science that nevertheless need to be monitored  and evaluated in terms of the common good. Reflect, share, act. Scripture:  Jesus came to the bier and the bearers stood still.  He said, “Young man arise.” And the dead man sat up and began to speak. Luke 7:11-17,  Pope Francis. The family protects life in all its stages, including the last. The Church not only feels the urgency to assert the right to natural death without aggressive treatment and euthanasia, but likewise firmly rejects the death penalty. AL 83. We not only exist by God’s might power, we also live with him and beside him, This is why we adore him. LS  72.Eco-tip and prayer:  Reflect on and discuss scientific developments in medicine that support or manipulate life and if possible advocate for justice and the right to life.  Pray the Glory be to the Father…………..